It's hard to believe that at one point, our house was only about ten miles away from the fires. I've been watching the news and reading the newspapers, and it's pretty bad. Starbucks is organizing volunteers among the partners, and I'm going to see if I can help out. The Red Cross is asking for a lot of things, one of which I really want to give but can't.

Since it's been less than a month since I last gave blood, I can't for another few weeks. But San Bernardino County is really short. So I'm asking you all to help:

Please donate blood.

I know some of you can't, but for those of you who can but won't, please consider this as a favor to me. Thanks.